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Sophia Kennedy, the Baltimore-born, Hamburg-based artist, returns with her new album in May. Known for her genre-blending innovation and distinct vocal style, she has collaborated with DJ Koze and earned praise from The Guardian, Iggy Pop, and Resident Advisor.

Following her self-titled debut (2017, Pampa Records), a radiant dance between the glamour of the Great American Songbook, electronic textures, and clubland influences, earning her international acclaim, Kennedy released her second album, 'Monsters' (2021, City Slang), and delved deeper into surrealism and transcendence. Now, on 'Squeeze Me', Kennedy and her long -time musical collaborator and co-writer Mense Reents sketch a more disillusioned commentary on the status quo of the world at large. The complexity of interpersonal relationships, questions of power dynamics, and the quest for self-determination - longstanding themes for Kennedy - run as a cohesive narrative throughout the album.

More minimalist than her previous works, Squeeze Me brims with Kennedy’s gift for catchy melodies with a certain pop appeal and psychedelic hues. 

STAFF COMMENTS

Barry says: Beautifully textured stabs of bass and crisp sidechained synth swells, forging a briliantly modern juxtaposition of saturated tape-like production and crisp, meticulous rhythmic programming. Add to that Kennedy's emotive, flowing vocal talents and you have a wonderfully well thought out whole that's as clever as it is fun to listen to.

TRACK LISTING

1. Nose For A Mountain
2. Imaginary Friend
3. Drive The Lorry
4. Runner
5. Rodeo
6. Feed Me
7. Oakwood 21
8. Upstairs Cabaret
9. Closing Time
10. Hot Match